**Official** New Zealand in South Africa - Page 18

hendrix · 18-12-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Zinzan

I heard Richard Boock told Brendon Telfer he had an inkling that McCullum may well keep wickets in the Test matches.

This would be excellent, but it would mean we need to find an opener.

Bahnz · 18-12-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Binkley

What a surprise, the day after NZ Cricket say they know nothing about it - the rumours return:

Tim Southee in Frame to be New Zealand Vice-Captain... | Stuff.co.nz

McCullum's take on it:

Williamson has a great mind for the game and is really mature for his age, but Southee is bowling really well and loves a drink and a root, so he's obviously got the inside running.

Kippax · 18-12-2012, 08:23 PM

VIDEO: BlackCaps victorious in T20 warm-up - 3 Sport - Video - 3 News

No Mitch wickets recorded, poor.

wellAlbidarned · 18-12-2012, 08:55 PM

leaves us free to fantasize about that 145kph inswinger cutting the futile textbook forward defense in half and ruining off stick

Kippax · 18-12-2012, 09:06 PM

Reports mentioning 'consistently above the 140kph mark', odd for a non-TV game.

Mike5181 · 18-12-2012, 09:08 PM

We'll see on Friday anyway. If he does the business in the T20Is he may find himself in the ODI team at some point.

Flem274* · 18-12-2012, 09:54 PM

He must be stoked to bowl on something that isn't Colin Munro Park.

His ball to Papps a few weeks ago was pretty much the perfect delivery to the front foot oriented right hander.

Kippax · 18-12-2012, 10:18 PM

Mitchell McClenaghan vs. Wellington - YouTube

Also got Murdoch hanging that twisted left wrist and vertical bat out beautifully. Athough, who doesn't.

Flem274* · 19-12-2012, 04:00 AM

All right, since it's obvious this series is being viewed as a trial for the next limited overs allrounder, to get this thread moving lets place our bets.

Anderson - highest ceiling of the three, and potentially world class in both departments. Unfortunately he's on the floor of the room with the very high ceiling (to steal a quote from PEWS).
Munro - The most limited of the three due to his batting technique and his bowling is the weakest of this lot. His eye is as good as either and he makes hitting look easy. He has also been the most effective of the three with the bat across all formats so far.
Neesham - Equal with Anderson with the bat in terms of raw potential, but has been more effective with bat and ball. He is currently the most effective bowler of the three.

Batting (on results) - Munro, Neesham, Anderson
Batting (on potential) - Anderson = Neesham, gap, Munro
Bowling (on results) - Neesham, daylight, Anderson = Munro
Bowling (on potential) - Anderson, daylight, Neesham, daylight, Munro

I'm going to place my bet on Jimmy Neesham. He combines ability with progress.

I'm expecting to be told to taste it over the newest candidate for Genuine Fast Bowler Who Doesn't Break Down as well. I have a hunch McClenaghan will enjoy South African conditions quite a lot with his style of bowling.

Not going to taste it ftr. I was right in 2009. It's 2012 now.

Scaly piscine · 19-12-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kippax

VIDEO: BlackCaps victorious in T20 warm-up - 3 Sport - Video - 3 News

No Mitch wickets recorded, poor.

Hmm a practice video I took at the local club is better quality than that:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmuE6iaavfo

(should have used my 70-300mm lens not the 400mm, but never mind)

Tricia McMillan · 19-12-2012, 10:02 AM

South Africa Cricket News: Live coverage of New Zealand Tests dropped by SABC | ESPN Cricinfo

I feel sorry for South Africans.

Spiced · 19-12-2012, 02:36 PM

No rain expected for Friday's game at Durban. At least the series can get off to a good start.

SteveNZ · 19-12-2012, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zinzan

I heard Richard Boock told Brendon Telfer he had an inkling that McCullum may well keep wickets in the Test matches.

This is a man who used to smoke reefer in his hotel room on tour reporting cricket matches, not bothering to go to the ground unless absolutely necessary. Think he's having another baked moment even bringing that nonsense up.

Garson007 · 19-12-2012, 03:12 PM

Was this from the last time you guys toured? Features : Craig Cumming remembers getting his face rearranged by Dale Steyn in 2007 | Cricinfo Magazine | ESPN Cricinfo

NZTailender · 19-12-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Garson007

Was this from the last time you guys toured? Features : Craig Cumming remembers getting his face rearranged by Dale Steyn in 2007 | Cricinfo Magazine | ESPN Cricinfo

What a dreadful tour that was. That article, though, highlights that Cumming really should've had more opportunities, especially when you consider the merry-go-round of openers that followed.

18-12-2012, 08:23 PM	#258 (permalink)
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18-12-2012, 09:06 PM	#260 (permalink)
Kippax State Vice-Captain Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The "New Zealand" of Youtube cricket channels Posts: 1,377	Reports mentioning 'consistently above the 140kph mark', odd for a non-TV game.

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Mike5181 International Regular Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: City of Sails Posts: 3,405	We'll see on Friday anyway. If he does the business in the T20Is he may find himself in the ODI team at some point.

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Kippax State Vice-Captain Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The "New Zealand" of Youtube cricket channels Posts: 1,377	Mitchell McClenaghan vs. Wellington - YouTube Also got Murdoch hanging that twisted left wrist and vertical bat out beautifully. Athough, who doesn't.

19-12-2012, 04:00 AM	#264 (permalink)
Flem274* Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeets' sheets Posts: 23,377	All right, since it's obvious this series is being viewed as a trial for the next limited overs allrounder, to get this thread moving lets place our bets. Anderson - highest ceiling of the three, and potentially world class in both departments. Unfortunately he's on the floor of the room with the very high ceiling (to steal a quote from PEWS). Munro - The most limited of the three due to his batting technique and his bowling is the weakest of this lot. His eye is as good as either and he makes hitting look easy. He has also been the most effective of the three with the bat across all formats so far. Neesham - Equal with Anderson with the bat in terms of raw potential, but has been more effective with bat and ball. He is currently the most effective bowler of the three. Batting (on results) - Munro, Neesham, Anderson Batting (on potential) - Anderson = Neesham, gap, Munro Bowling (on results) - Neesham, daylight, Anderson = Munro Bowling (on potential) - Anderson, daylight, Neesham, daylight, Munro I'm going to place my bet on Jimmy Neesham. He combines ability with progress. I'm expecting to be told to taste it over the newest candidate for Genuine Fast Bowler Who Doesn't Break Down as well. I have a hunch McClenaghan will enjoy South African conditions quite a lot with his style of bowling. Not going to taste it ftr. I was right in 2009. It's 2012 now.

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